During the procedure, it’ll stay attached to its “stalk.” In most cases, the surgeon will create a new opening for the belly button, especially if its shape has become distorted after weight gain or pregnancy. Your belly button is actually attached to the muscles below. The skin is now stretched tight and the surgeon then chooses the new ideal position to place the stalk of the belly button.
The remaining upper skin is lifted up as high as the rib cage and pulled down like a window shade to the lower skin near the pubic bone. Another incision will usually be made around the belly button. During the tummy tuck procedure, an incision will be made in the low abdomen through which fat and stretched skin will be removed, and any loose muscles will be sewn together.
